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Ways to relieve pain without pills

This information is part of a series on the emerging public health crisis of opioid abuse. Because addressing the disease of addiction requires a comprehensive approach, several Norton Healthcare providers…

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You may not be an addict; but you may need some help

Powered by GET HEALTHY NEWS Can stress cause a heart attack? Certain receptors on the heart muscle and the heart arteries are very sensitive to adrenaline generated by stress. Adrenaline…

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The 9 times you should always be washing your hands

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these recommendations for when you should wash your hands: Before, during and after preparing food Before eating food Before and after caring…

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Tales from the Poison Center: Granny’s pills aren’t candy

You know those idyllic family gatherings that dance in your head but never seem to materialize? Here’s mine from a few weeks ago: My mother-in-law and I are in the…

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Louisville Metro Police are taking back unused and expired prescription drugs Wednesday

Louisville Metro Police and Public Health and Wellness officials are encouraging residents served by the LMPD Third Division to safely dispose of medications on April 12, from 5:30 pm to…

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What does a weirdly warm winter mean for allergy sufferers?

Your allergies are directly related to weather conditions. Temperature, humidity, wind and season can all affect the severity of allergy symptoms and how long they last. In this first in…

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Boredom may be good for you

When’s the last time you were bored? My guess is not since before you got a smartphone. Remember the days of sitting in a waiting room and do nothing? Sitting…

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More ways smoking ruins your health

For the 15th year, the American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” report card has graded how each state is doing at tobacco prevention programs, helping smokers quit and protecting…

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Make your home safe from slips and falls

Frigid, icyweather is when we typically think about the hazards of slipping and falling.In truth, falling is a risk for seniors throughout the year. So when you’rethinking about getting your…

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What is norovirus?

There are multiple reports of norovirus sweeping the country and making entire families miserable. But what exactly is it? “Norovirus is a group of viruses that cause inflammation in the…

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Are you sneezing wrong?

It happens to all of us — that unexpected sneeze that escapes before you have time to grab a tissue and cover your mouth. Well, you just sent 40,000 droplets…

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5 health uses for apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar makes a tasty salad dressing, but if that’s the only way you use it, you might be missing out. It’s also a popular ingredient in home remedies…

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